New Research Shows COVID-19 Aged Our Brains Faster
by Mitti Hicks July 23, 2025 Pandemic-era brains aged 5.5 months faster compared to the brains studied before the pandemic. New research shows COVID-19 has aged our brains faster. While we’ve all heard of Long COVID, characterized by ongoing symptoms that persist for at least three months, and the impacts on the brain, such as […]
Far beyond Harvard, conservative efforts to reshape higher education are gaining steam
Ken Beckley never went to Harvard, but he has been wearing a crimson Harvard cap in a show of solidarity. As he sees it, the Trump administration’s attacks on the school echo a case of government overreach at his own alma mater, Indiana University. Beckley, a former head of the school’s alumni association, rallied fellow graduates this […]
Fernando Edwards Releases Latest Collection, ‘Legacy Continues’ From Jamroc Dept
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton July 23, 2025 The former athlete has released a collection before Jamaica’s Emancipation and National Heroes’ Day to celebrate the island’s culture. A former athlete-turned-filmmaker-and-clothing designer has released the latest collection of his clothing line, Jamroc Dept, named “Legacy Continues.” According to The Jamaican Observer, Fernando Edwards, the founder and […]
Black Basketball Players Are Dropping New Kicks That Are Hotter Than Fish Grease
by Ahsan Washington July 23, 2025 The sneaker scene reaches new levels this summer The sneaker scene reaches new levels this summer as Black athletes deliver some of the most daring sneaker releases, continuing to push the boundaries of basketball culture. Athletes from both the NBA and WNBA drop signature sneaker lines and collaborative projects […]
It’s Going Down: Claressa Shields To Defend Heavyweight Title Against Lani Daniels
by Cedric ‘BIG CED’ Thornton July 23, 2025 The champion is 16-0 The self-proclaimed G.W.O.A.T. (greatest woman of all time) Claressa Shields brings her undefeated record back to the Little Caesar Arena in Detroit, where she will take on a challenge from Lani Daniels on July 26. According to DAZN, fans in and outside of […]
ELEVATING YOUR EXCELLENCE: Tarana Burke Led Activism Against Sexual Assault When It Wasn’t Socially Acceptable
by Keka Araújo July 23, 2025 The genesis of the “Me Too” Movement traces back to the 90s. Tarana Burke, a formidable activist, community organizer, and executive, has indelibly shaped the discourse surrounding sexual violence and empowerment through her foundational work on the ‘Me Too’ Movement. Her resonant hashtag, #meToo, has transcended digital platforms, registering more […]
What’s happening with forgiveness for student loans on income-based repayment plans?
Amid a federal overhaul of student loan plans, many borrowers have been left wondering what it means for their hopes of loan forgiveness. In particular, those who are enrolled in a repayment plan known as income-based repayment, or IBR, have wondered if forgiveness will still be available to them. A recent update from the Education Department […]
45-year-old Venus Williams becomes the oldest woman since Martina Navratilova to win a singles match
Venus Williams wanted to send a message — to herself and to others — about coming back from a long layoff, about competing in a sport at age 45, about never giving up. Yes, there was something special about just being back on a tennis court Tuesday night. There also was this: She really, really wanted […]
US Olympic and Paralympic officials bar transgender women from competing in Olympic women’s sports
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee has effectively barred transgender women from competing in women’s sports, telling the federations overseeing swimming, athletics and other sports it has an “obligation to comply” with an executive order issued by President Donald Trump. The new policy, announced Monday with a quiet change on the USOPC’s website and confirmed in a letter sent […]
